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New Sweden History Conference

New Sweden Beyond the Delaware, 1638-1776

The 2017 theme will explore the migration of Swedish colonists from the original landing point of Wilmington Delaware to the greater Delaware Valley and east coast region. Speakers include Brian Crane, Sean Moir, Laurie Fitzpatrick, Catharine Dann Roeber, and Becky Griswold.

Registration includes breakfast and lunch, located at the Lazaretto Ballroom 99 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029.

Cost: $60 per person ($35 for students and teachers). Early bird $50 registration by October 13.

‘How Can I Help?’ Fair

To mark the opening of the Where the Children Sleep exhibition, ASHM will host an education fair to connect people with the refugee community. Speakers will share their personal experiences and refugee aid groups from the greater Philadelphia area will be on site to let you know how you can help with this important human rights issue.

Swedish Language Class : Conversation Part I

Brush up on your Swedish with our language classes! Join instructors Thomas Nilsson or Carina Åhren through a ten week course on the intricacies of the Swedish language. Meets Monday evenings.

Conversation I
An interactive and fun conversation group for students who have at least 4 semesters of Swedish language courses and a good grasp of the language. We will discuss current events, culture, travels, personal interests, etc and we will read and discuss some shorts works of fiction in Swedish

Swedish Language Class : Beginner Part I

Brush up on your Swedish with our language classes! Join instructors Thomas Nilsson or Carina Åhren through a ten week course on the intricacies of the Swedish language. Meets on Sunday afternoons.

Beginners Swedish I
An elementary level Swedish class for students who want to learn to communicate in everyday situations, such as ordering in restaurants and cafes, shopping, talking about family, holidays, weather, etc. We will also learn a little about Swedish culture and traditions. No prior Swedish language knowledge required.

Toddler Time

The third Tuesday of each month ASHM offers specially designed programs to introduce Swedish culture through art, science, and literature in fun and creative ways to children ages 18 months to 4 years old. The cost is $5 per child or free for museum Household Members. There is no charge for accompanying caregivers. Register by phone or online.

 

Sweden Traditions & Today!

What do you know about Sweden? Get a glimpse into life in Sweden today and some of the traditions that are special to this Nordic nation. From Swedish inventions like Bluetooth technology and Spotify to Swedish environmentalism and recycling to holiday celebrations like St. Lucia Day, this flyover of Swedish life and culture is perfect for students learning about world cultures.

Hosting a multicultural day at your school? Invite ASHM! We'll be happy to bring an abbreviated version of this program to present to students.

Meet Pippi Longstocking

Introduce children to the adventures of Sweden’s favorite storybook hero, Pippi Longstocking. In this fun and interactive program, children will act out Pippi’s antics by becoming “thing finders,” playing Pippi’s games, creating a Dala horse craft.

Swedish Holiday Traditions

Celebrate holidays the Swedish way! Even though we may celebrate some of the same holidays in the United States, Swedes have many unique traditions. From Midsommarfest, to Easter, to the Lucia festival before Christmas, children will participate in and discover how Swedish holidays differ from our own. Kids will create their own traditional Swedish woven paper heart to take home.

Hosting a multicultural day at your school? Invite ASHM! We'll be happy to bring an abbreviated version of this program to share with students.

Voyaging Vikings

Bring the Viking Age to your location. Examine reproduction Viking artifacts while learning about Longships, mythology and trade. Create your own Viking rune stone, and learn how to play Viking chess (hnefatafl).

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